Oscar Novick, a renowned entrepreneur, explains how to not be ashamed of your mediocrity.
Who doesn’t love adventure and the feeling of being unique in life? This article will show you how to transform your normal life from one that is dominated by television. Be aware that a simple reading will not make a difference in your life. You must follow the guidelines below. If you’re disciplined enough to follow them, they will make a big difference in your life.
This should be your starting point. Although he must be rebellious, he does not have to paint graffiti on the neighbor’s home. You won’t get anywhere if you wait for approval from others. Refuse to accept approval from others. This is something that is often not given at the start of a journey to become extraordinary. It is essential that pioneers are able to persevere despite difficulties. Pioneers don’t become slaves to others’ opinions.
We often believe that everyone is watching what we do. It can feel like everyone is watching us, as if the entire world is laughing at us. This mentality can be paralyzing and you need to change your stereotypes if you find yourself in this situation.
After you have learned to be able to take criticism off of others, it is time to learn to accept the fact that you will make mistakes. People like to say that failure is possible if you don’t try. This is my biggest failure. It is a failure to do nothing with your life. All the other obstacles and challenges that will come your way to living an extraordinary life are part of the learning process. Failure is not an excuse for not trying again. It takes practice to achieve exceptional results. The inevitable side effect of this practice is making mistakes. You get closer to success every time you fail (as I said, it’s not failure anyway). Face the problem and move on.
Living a life that isn’t governed by goals and plans is the best way to be a regular person. You don’t want to eliminate spontaneity. However, you should not make spontaneity a reason to abandon your goals. We are talking about routine. A daily routine that uses spontaneity as a ridiculous excuse.
My greatest moments of happiness are those that result from setting a goal, following through with an action plan and making it a success. There’s no room for luck or guessing. It’s all about the consequences of past actions.
Although we may have different opinions about what is possible to spice up our lives, it is important to identify where you are at the moment (point A), what you want from your life (point B), and how you can connect them.
If you are trying to write a bestseller but have not finished the story yet, you will need an action plan. It is important to read and write every single day in this instance. The next step is the ability to wait.
As I said, writing a bestseller is not something you can do overnight. It is not about patience, but being consistent. It is crucial to be consistent. You can’t expect miracles if you don’t work consistently, even if your words are 2000 words. You will be your greatest friend if you work hard every day.
Time is what you have. It can either make you better or worse. Bad habits can lead to early death if they are not broken. If you stick to positive routines, you will reap the rewards. You won’t look like a bodybuilder if you lift weights and eat healthy for one week. If you continue to do it for many years, you’ll see results both mentally and physically.
The thing that makes extraordinary people different from ordinary people is their ability tolerate discomfort and uncertainty. They know that they will eventually find comfort in it.
It is possible to set an example of healthy eating and poor eating. People often feel compelled to eat fast food or sweets, which can lead them to experience a moment of pleasure. The problem is that they feel guilty and realize this is a dangerous habit. Time is their greatest enemy in this situation. The longer they continue eating in unhealthy ways, the more damage they will sustain in the future. Although it might be uncomfortable at first, you will soon love the healthy lifestyle.
Accepting that you have baggage is about being able deal with obstacles that keep you from living your ideal life. I don’t like going to the gym after work, or taking classes when I am tired. The real sickness comes when you realize that you’re just lying there doing nothing productive because of the fear of feeling that feeling. You can test your ability to deal with discomfort by taking a cold shower.
If you hear someone telling you something is wrong with your actions, it is a good thing. You can then take that into consideration and try to change. Limitations are simply the perceptions of others about your abilities and disabilities. It is important to ignore mental barriers that others may place on you.
A limitation can often be nothing more than an opinion. It is subjective and cannot be trusted. While people will attempt to dictate their truths, they must listen. You already know this will cause disapproval and confrontations.
It is essential to stick to the points above. This will help you to develop self-control and allow you to achieve extraordinary results in the long term. The world we live in today is filled with traps that can eat away at your time, make it difficult to focus, and cause you to procrastinate. Self-control, which is the ability to change sides, is something you should learn.
Why is it important? Motivation is a feeling that you can lose. You need to be able to control your emotions and not give up. This is what makes the difference between excellence and mediocrity.
